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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARNHOUSE | Barnhouse Barnhouse Barnhouse |
D. Muir Barnhouse Andrew Anderson Housequoy James Leask Knockhall |
101 | A substantial farmhouse with offices situated near the public road from Finstown to Stromness and about 4 miles from Stromness. Occupier D. Muir Proprietor Colonel Balfour of Balfour |
| CHURCH [nr Burnhouse] | D Muir Andrew Anderson Revd. Mr Forbes |
101 | This Church is situated a little to the north of Barnhouse. It will seat about 300. It was built in 1793 and is still in fair repair.The Parish of Stenness was recently erected into a quoad sacra parish | |
| KNOCKHALL | Knockhall Knockhall Knockhall |
D. Muir Andrew Anderson James Leask |
101 | A farmhouse with offices attached situated a little to the south east of Barnhouse. The building is one storey, thatched, and in good repair. Occupier James Leask Proprietor Colonel Balfour of Balfour. |
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